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In addition to bed rest, is there something else that can be done for a stage 3 pressure sore?

Have been battling this since July. The sore itself has gotten smaller however, the tunnel that developed is deeper. He has been getting bed rest but how much is required and is there something else that coul... Read more

My mother in law is suffering from a wound on her leg that is not healing. It is spreading downwards. What should we do?

Advanced Dressings - 2 answers

She has consulted one or two doctors and was given medicine including antibiotics and pain killers. It has worsened from a small scratch to a much bigger wound in three months. Read more

I have an extensive wound, necrotic fascia, to the thigh extending to the perineal area. What's the best treatment?

Necrotizing fasciitis - 2 answers

I have an extensive wound to the thigh extending to the perineal area. we are unable to place a wound vac due to the location. what's the best treatment? Read more

Should I return to work with open wounds?

Surgical Wounds - 2 answers

Approximately, two months ago had a brachioplasty. Complications occurred when the incisions opened up. Short story my skin would not hold the sutures. I have to let the wounds heal from the inside out under bo... Read more

surgery four years drains and scabs

Surgical Wounds - 2 answers

Spinal surgery with plate screwed to base of skull,rods and screws from c1 to c 6 ,four years ago and continues to drain. When scabs drop off ,draining continues. I'm a diebetic patient. Patient allowed scab to... Read more

My dad is diabetic he has an abscess that was badly infected. What can we do to heal this?

Diabetic Wounds - 2 answers

The drained the abscess but now the say there is dead cells. Read more

What will happen if osteomyelitis goes untreated

Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection) - 1 answer

What will happen if osteomyelitis goes untreated? Read more

What could happen if the VAC stops working for 7-10 hours?

Wound Vac - 1 answer

I had back surgery and have staples that are geting very painful is this normal a

Surgical Wounds - 1 answer

I have got a wound on thumb which has pus discharge, little swelling and pain that transfers upto the elbow. Kindly help with some treatment measures

Diabetic Wounds - 1 answer

I have a wound on the top of my thumb near the nail due to a small unknown cut which has pus discharge. Resulting from the wound I have a little swelling and pain that transfers up to my elbow. I can't figure i... Read more

Is odor and increased pain a sign of an infection even with a wound vac?

Wound Vac - 1 answer

Im not sure what to do or what doctor to see that can help

Diabetic Wounds - 1 answer

Our dog bumped into my leg and peeled surface of skin, the wound got larger and scabbed with redness and tightness around the wound. Subsequently the dog bumped into my leg again knocking the scab off/underneat... Read more

My dad has osteomyelitis in his right foot and Im worried about what will happen if left untreated for much longer.

Osteomyelitis (Bone Infection) - 1 answer

My dad has osteomyelitis in his right foot. I'm worried about what will happen if it is left untreated for much longer. Read more

what is algiate dressng

Vacuum Assisted Closure - 1 answer

why their is stiffening of arteries due to high level of glucose

Diabetic Wounds - 1 answer

Could a burn be classed as a chronic wound?

Burns - 1 answer

Could a burn be classed as a chronic wound? Read more

how long should it take for a wound to heal?

Wound Care - 1 answer

On average, how long should it take for a wound to heal? Read more

I woke up with a large blister full of water on my leg. I am a diabetic Iwhat ointment to promote healing?

Diabetic Wounds - 1 answer

I woke up with a large blister full of water on my leg. I am a diabetic. What ointment can be used to promote healing? Read more

I have an infection in a woend that's not getting better.

Infected Wounds - 1 answer

I have been to the emergency, been on antibiotics for over a week now and it seems worse. The doctor that did this surgery in Fort Lauderdale said it was for cancer. Its hurting me and its discolored purple and... Read more

impact of mango/papaya/kiwi on wounds

Skin Grafts and Flaps - 1 answer

My husband had surgery (skin from his neck transplanted to his head after a basal cancer op). The wound is still a bit runny after 3 months (though the area is reducing in circumference). We eat a lot of tropic... Read more

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